KATHMANDU: Although the government aims to attract more foreign tourists, inadequate policies have hindered this effort. Stakeholders point out that while countries with high tourist inflow have simplified entry permits, Nepal’s restrictions to a few countries have stifled tourism growth. Maniraj Lamichhane, director of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), believes that promoting a ‘free visa’ … Continue reading Tourism entrepreneurs advocate free visa policy to boost tourist arrivals in Nepal